Ode to Pontchartrain Park mural unveiled near Southern University at New Orleans campus [Video]

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — At the corner of Leon C. Simon Drive and SUNO Knight Drive, along the underpass wall, sits the “An Ode to Pontchartrain Park” mural.

Officials with The Gentilly Development District unveiled the new art on Wednesday, Sept. 4 near the campus of Southern University at New Orleans.

The mural was painted by local artist and musician, Nesby Phips, through the partnership of The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, SUNO and the New Orleans Art Department.

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“The mural is a great piece of artwork that represents the Pontchartrain Park neighborhood and the Mission of GDD. It has created a very positive conversation throughout the community because it is a joy to view as it adorns the walls of the Press Drive underpass as you enter Pontchartrain Park from Leon C. Simon Drive. This Mural is one of many projects commissioned by GDD throughout Gentilly that will promote economic …